#konafromhere

It wasn't 1st, and it wasn't sub 10 but hard to be disappointed when you leave it all out there! Super happy with 10:13 a 7+ min IM Kona PR in which Madame Pele came out to play and the only reason I have a new Kona PR is because of my swim and run and not my strength - the bike! I actually think my bike time was the slowest it's ever been here 🙈You gotta love when you end up with a head wind in both directions 😂! I had a 5+ min swim PR in my @blueseventy swimskin, had the 3rd fastest amateur bike split aboard @quintana_roo_tri PR6 despite fading a bit, and closed with my fastest IM marathon in a time of 3:31. (I was on track for much faster but faded) Thank you @getdrcool for keeping me much cooIer all day! Sure I got passed 2x in the last 1.5 miles and I could be disappointed but I fought hard, went for it and just had nothing more to give - you can bet I tried! I'll give the proper thanks tomorrow but I can't say enough about the on and of the course support I received from so many of you! It was a fun day to be a czechchick - THANK YOU! #e3coaching #momentsofkona #triathlon #triathlete #ironman #konafromhere #dreambig #dreambigworkhard #imkona

My Ironman World Championship T1 run bag! My @iamspecialized_tri road aero helmet to keep my brain cool, @sidicycling tri shoes, lots of @therealsaltstick salt caps and lots of nutrition - @powerbar gels (I really enjoy a good variety), gel blasts and not pictured my hydration mixes and the famous rice/potato cakes - those will be added to my bag on race morning #momentsofkona #konafromhere #triathlon #triathlete #swimbikerun #ironman #ironmantraining #dreambig #dreambigworkhard #imkona

My Ironman World Championship T2 run bag! My race belt, @saucony Kinvara 7s retrofitted with @boaclosuresystem 😍 & @strydrunning power meter (I won't have any data during the race but it will be nice to see it after), @getdrcool scarf/headband to keep me cooler, @swiftwicksocks of course matching my kit, @powerbar gels, @therealsaltstick chews (yum!) and @nathansportsinc insulates handheld for extra hydration since thanks to @levelen4u it is now officially officials and I am quite the sweat machine! 💦💦💦 #momentsofkona #konafromhere #triathlon #triathlete #swimbikerun #ironman #ironmantraining #dreambig #dreambigworkhard #imkona

I am a few days behind on my blog but I promise I'll catch you up on the last few days of Kona pre-race madness after the race (if you are still interested in reading). For now, it's time to put my blogging and social media world on a brief hold as I get mentally ready for the big day! The work is now done and although the 365 days since last years Kona weren't perfect and I had my ups and downs, my final block of training has been strong! I was lucky enough to finish with my last big training week here on the island, and I really can't wait to get out there on Saturday! As always I am aiming high, and thanks to all my sponsors & supporters I know I have the tools to make it happen. I don't know exactly what the day will bring, but I am ready to be challenged in every possible way, give my best & leave it all out there! Thank you @e3tricoaching @quintana_roo_tri @blueseventy @levelen4u @powerbar @beetboost @swiftwicksocks @elevatedlegs #e3coaching #momentsofkona #konafromhere #triathlon #triathlete #ironman #dreambig #dreambigworkhard #imkona

Meet Kona ready "Flash"! Thank you @quintana_roo_tri for the great bike and outstanding service here in Hawaii! The jury is still out on the front wheel choice but we will see what Madame Pele plans for race day & will make the last minute call on Friday! Only 3 more sleeps 😳 #momentsofkona #konafromhere #e3coaching #triathlon #triathlete#ironmantraining #ironman #thetrihood #thetriumphproject #tri365 #dreambigworkhard #imkona #bikeporn

When swimming in Kona, you definitely work on evening out those cycling tan lines while on the move so a comfy and functional yet still fun suit is a must! I love my @blueseventy 2-piece and can't wait to get my hands on ALL the good stuff they are coming out with for next season including the new badass swimskin! 😍 #thisisourlab #momentsofkona #konafromhere #swimming #justkeepswimming #e3coaching #triathlon #triathlete #ironman #ironmantraining #dreambig #dreambigworkhard #imkona #thetrihood #thetriumphproject #tri365 (at Kona Community Aquatic Center)

With 4 sleeps to go the work is done and it's time for some R&R! I like to find a quiet peaceful place and visualize my race from the beginning to the end over and over again. I reflect on the great as well as tough training days and races because at one point or another I will need those moments on race day to help me execute my race to the best of my ability! As always I am aiming HIGH! The sky is the limit 💪! #e3coaching #momentsofkona #konafromhere #triathlon #triathlete #swimbikerun #ironman #ironmantraining #dreambig #dreambigworkhard #imkona

Most people know me as the "Czech Chick" but a lot of people I train with call me "Mega Legs" 😳 #momentsofkona #konafromhere #e3coaching #triathlon #triathlete #ironman #ironmantraining #thetrihood #thetriumphproject #tri365 #imkona #dreambig #dreambigworkhard #fearless